Name: Huawei GR5 2017
Brand: Huawei
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Model: BLL-L21

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V100R001_02

Contents2
Exciting New Features7
- Wide aperture photos7
- Pro camera mode8
- Screen recorder8
  - Starting the recording8
  - Stopping the recording9
- Eye comfort mode9
- Wi-Fi signal bridge10
Unboxing your Phone11
- Getting to know your phone11
- Inserting a SIM card and microSD card11
- Charging your phone12
  - Using your battery12
  - Battery status indicator12
- Turning your phone on and off13
Transferring Data14
- Using the Backup application to transfer data14
  - Backing up data to a microSD card14
  - Restoring data from a microSD card15
- Transferring data between your phone and a computer16
- Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone16
First Use and Initial Setup17
- Initial setup17
- Dual SIM settings17
- Connecting to the Internet18
  - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network19
  - Using mobile data19
- Configuring your fingerprint ID20
Installing Applications21
- Sharing applications using a microSD card21
- Uninstalling an application21
Getting Started22
- Locking and unlocking the screen22
- Touchscreen gestures23
- Status and notification icons24
- Home screen25
- Taking a screenshot31
  - Using the power and volume down buttons31
  - Using the screenshot shortcut switch32
- Notifications32
- Using fingerprint recognition35
- Accessing applications37
- Personalizing your phone40
- Entering text42
Tips and Tricks45
- Searching for settings45
- Quickly returning a call45
- Adding contact details quickly45
- Sharing your QR card46
- Calling contacts when the screen is off46
- Pocket mode47
- Taking snapshots when the screen is off47
- Perfect selfie48
- Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action48
- Taking photos while recording video49
- Finding applications quickly49
- Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal50
- Adjusting the system volume rapidly51
- Using the floating dock51
- Aligning home screen applications automatically52
- Touch-disable mode52
Calls and Contacts53
- Making calls53
- Answering or rejecting a call55
- Functions available during a call56
- Answering a third-party call57
- Making a conference call58
- Viewing the call log58
  - Adding a number from the call log58
  - Clearing the call log59
- Turning on pocket mode59
- Call settings59
- Creating a contact61
- Adding contact details quickly61
- Importing or exporting contacts62
- Managing contacts63
- Finding a contact64
- Viewing contacts from different accounts65
- Adding a contact to your favorites65
- Contact groups65
Messaging and Email67
- Sending a message67
- Replying to a message67
- Searching for messages68
- Deleting threads68
- Managing messages68
- Blocking spam messages69
- Managing common phrases69
- Adding a message signature69
- Adding an email account69
  - Adding a personal email account69
  - Adding an Exchange account70
- Sending an email70
- Checking your emails71
- Managing VIP contacts72
- Account settings72
Camera and Gallery73
- Accessing the viewfinder73
- Taking a photo73
- Shooting modes73
- Beauty mode74
- Perfect Selfie mode74
  - Using Perfect Selfie mode75
  - Configuring Perfect Selfie75
- Ultra Snapshot76
- Burst shooting77
- Voice activated shooting77
- Launching the camera from Gallery78
- Object tracking78
- Audio notes79
- HDR mode79
- Super Night mode80
- Pro camera mode80
  - Using Pro camera mode80
  - Pro camera settings81
- Light Painting mode83
  - Tail lights83
  - Light graffiti83
  - Silky water84
  - Star track85
- Panoramic shots85
  - Taking a panoramic photo85
  - Taking a panoramic self-portrait86
- Adding watermarks to photos87
- Shooting a video87
- Time-lapse mode88
- Slow motion recording89
- Document correction89
- Camera and video settings90
  - Setting the photo and video resolutions90
  - Configuring the default storage location for photos and videos90
  - Adding an overlay90
  - Video settings91
  - Camera settings91
- Viewing photos and videos92
  - Viewing photos in chronological order92
  - Viewing photos by location92
  - Viewing photos by album92
  - Viewing photos as a slideshow92
  - Viewing photos in full-screen mode92
  - Playing a video93
- Adding photos or videos to a new album93
- Moving photos or videos to other albums93
- Deleting images or videos94
- Sharing images or videos94
- Managing albums94
- Adding notes to an image94
- Editing an image95
- Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code96
  - Scanning a QR code using Gallery96
  - Scanning a QR code using Camera96
Music and Video97
- Adding songs to your phone97
- Searching for local music97
- Listening to music97
- Controlling playback using a smart headset98
- Creating a playlist99
- Playing a playlist99
- Setting a song as the ringtone100
- Playing a video100
Accessing the Internet101
- Connecting to the Internet using mobile data101
- Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi101
- Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices102
- Transferring data using Bluetooth104
- Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct105
  - Connecting two devices using Wi-Fi Direct105
  - Using Wi-Fi Direct to send and receive files105
- Transferring data between your phone and a USB storage device106
- Streaming multimedia content to your TV106
Backup and Restore108
- Using the Backup application to back up and restore data108
  - Backing up data to local storage108
  - Restoring data from local storage108
- Restoring factory settings109
- Updating your phone109
- OTA updates110
File Management111
- Viewing files111
- Sharing files111
- Creating folders112
- Renaming files112
- Copying, moving, or deleting files112
- Creating or extracting archives112
- Excluding small images113
- Storing private files in a safe113
Power Management114
- Viewing battery usage statistics114
- Reducing power consumption114
- Enabling the Ultra power plan114
- Closing background applications when the screen is locked115
- Preventing background applications from accessing the Internet115
- Configuring display and sound settings115
Phone Manager116
- Optimizing your system116
  - Conducting a comprehensive scan116
  - Cleaning up your phone116
- Managing data usage116
- Harassment filter116
- Battery management117
Tools118
- Calendar118
- Clock119
- Weather121
- Notepad123
  - Creating a note123
  - Deleting a note124
- Calculator124
- Sound recorder124
  - Recording sound124
  - Playing a recording125
- Mirror125
Settings127
- Enabling location access127
- Increasing indoor positioning accuracy127
- Configuring the display settings128
- Sound settings128
- Changing the screen unlock method129
- Gestures and navigation settings130
  - Motion control130
  - Navigation bar130
- Airplane mode130
- Using the floating dock131
- Setting your SIM card PIN132
- Setting up an account132
- Setting the date and time133
- Changing the system language133
- Viewing your phone's specifications134
- Viewing the available storage space134
- Encrypting a microSD card134
- Formatting the microSD card134
Accessibility Features136
- About your phone's accessibility features136
- TalkBack136
- Magnification gestures138
- Using the power button to end a call139
- Adjusting the screen response time139
- Color correction140
Appendix141
- Obtaining help141
  - About this guide141
- Personal Information and Data Security141
- List of safety features142
- Legal Notice143

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Huawei GR5 2017 Specifications

General

RAM	3GB / 4GB
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery	3340 mAh
Operating System	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Dimensions	150.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight	162 g
Colors	Gray, Gold, Silver
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Display	5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor	Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Internal Storage	32GB / 64GB
Rear Camera	Dual: 12 MP + 2 MP